5 States With the Worst Unemployment Benefits in 2024

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1. Florida

Weighted Average Score: 4.5

Florida is in first place on our list of states with the worst unemployment benefits. While the state has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, it is among the top 5 states with the lowest weekly payouts. In Florida, the weekly benefit amount is determined as 1/26 of the earnings in the highest quarter of the base period. The minimum weekly benefit amount an individual in Florida could receive is $32, while the maximum is $275.

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